History of blue note records book

Blue note, one of the foremost jazz record labels, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a vinyl initiative, releasing highlights from its massive catalog over the course of two years. Most of the records were studio recordings produced by alfred lion or francis wolff. New york 23, ny usa contact info obsolete until ca. True blue runs the whole compass of blue note artistry from thelonius monk to gregory porter, with herbie hancock, john. But bob weinstock of prestige was more easygoing, so id experiment on his dates and use what i learned on the blue note sessions. Blue note records is arguably the single most recognizable record label in the history of recorded music. Selling blue note jazz records, cds and dvds is easy. Also, the following links list some of the jazz musicians, jazz record labels and formats that we are especially interested in buying and selling. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to. The earliest blue note recordings were issued on 78 rpm shellac or 10. Scarcely any of the musicians who recorded for blue note during this. Blue note records founded january 6, 1939, new york.

We buy blue note cds, bluenote records, as well as titles from hundreds of other jazz labels. To millions of jazz fans around the world, blue note is more than a business, more than a back catalogue of extraordinary music, even more than an exciting sound and a distinctive look. The 75 albums span the entire history of blue note from thelonius monks first sessions in 1947 all the way up to norah jones and cassandra wilson. Blue note records is an american jazz record label owned by universal music group and operated with decca records.

Herbie hancock, bobbi humphrey, cecil taylor and more. A history of blue note records in 15 albums the new york times. The two main series were 1500, which ran from 1955 to 1958, and 4000, which ran c. Beyond the notes will play in the following us cities in july and august. Blue note records moved to 47 west 63rd between broadway and central park west in 1957 and stayed there until 1966. A history of blue note records with richard havers youtube. When you rate your music, the sites musicsocial recommender can recommend similar music and users with similar music taste. We have tried to swerve the obvious tunes that tend to get dropped on comps like the bestest blue note album in the whole wide world since the beginning of time ever. This 2003 publication, comprising 281 pages, provides an appealing history of blue note records. Seminal jazz label blue note has announced the inaugural edition of its new biannual, luxury box set subscription series.

Uncompromising expression is a must for any hepcat. Nearly double the price of the previous record setter for blue note. New york, ny 10104 usa contact info obsolete 19571958. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the. Originally dedicated to recording traditional jazz and small group swing, the label switched its attention to modern jazz around 1947. In blue note records, the biography, author richard cook tells the story of alfred lion and. A story of modern jazz, director julian benedikt explores the labels ascendance, beginning with lion and wolffs emigration from nazi germany to new york city, where their mutual passion for jazz blossomed and prompted them to devote their lives to its proliferation. Blue note records 75th anniversary special limited edition.

Yes, blue note records went into decline after the retirement of alfred lion. The author demonstrates a solid grasp on the artists, management and the music. The music which the imprint recorded was full of noodling, posturing and modish idiocy. Nov 14, 2014 the worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this year. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with blue note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop. Welcome to the most frequently viewed page at londonjazzcollector. My only complaint is the authors obvious bias against the 70s. Founded in 1939, blue notes legendary catalog traces the entire history of the music from hot jazz, boogie woogie, and swing, through bebop, hard bop, postbop, soul jazz, avantgarde, and fusion, and into the diverse and vibrant sounds of today. Flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. Collecting blue note cds classic hard bop from the 1950s. Nov 03, 2014 on the 75th anniversary of blue note records, author richard havers details the unique history of this legendary label. This is the discography of blue note records, the american jazz record label.

Scarcely any of the musicians who recorded for blue note during this period emerged with any real credit or credibility. Blue note records, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, jazz label, celebrates 75 years in 20 and as is befitting of such an event, we are celebrating with this 4 cd, budget priced, canadian exclusive boxset. Five of the albums in the set have never before been available in a hires transfer. Jazz record center blue note records by frederick cohen bnr book hc hardback 112 pgs. This hard cover edition is the complete compilation.

Blue note records was founded in new york by germanborn record executive alfred lion in 1939. The period defined by 19534 is one of the most critical in. The blue note label, from the 50s to the present day the definitive guide for the audiophile record collector. Beautiful reproductions of original artwork and labels.

The cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated blue note record label. Jul 20, 2003 below is an excerpt from cooks blue note records, the biography book excerpt. The earliest blue note recordings were issued on 78 rpm shellac or 10 microgroove, largely the domain of the. Below is an excerpt from cooks blue note records, the biography book excerpt. Universally revered for its incredulously impressive roster of legendary artists and its iconic album cover artwork masterminded by artist reid miles and. Blue note records has been celebrating its eightdecade history this year. Welcome to the m ost frequently viewed page at londonjazzcollector.

Blue note history the blue note label, from the 50s to the present day the definitive guide for the audiophile record collector. Nduduzo makhathini modes of communication letters from the underworlds. On the 75th anniversary of blue note records, author richard havers details the unique history of this legendary label. Illustrated from thousands of firsthand examinations of blue note records comes this exhaustive guide to identifying the many details that determine what is and what is not an original blue note pressing. A blue note records book, a beautifully illustrated history of the label, entitled uncompromising expression will be published in november. From the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009. Founded by alfred lion and max margulis in 1939, the label focused on jazz and built an important catalogue of traditional jazz and swing recordings through the 1940s. Established in 1939 by alfred lion and max margulis, it derived its name from the blue notes of jazz and the blues. Identified by the 20xx blue note records along outer edge on right side of label and 150 5th avenue address on back cover. Blue note records 1750 north vine street hollywood, ca 90028 usa blue note records 150 fifth avenue new york, ny 10011 usa ca. Blue note records celebrates 70 years of jazz from before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by blue note records. Jan 06, 2009 blue note records celebrates 70 years of jazz from before bebop to the present day, some of the best jazz albums of all time have been issued by blue note records. In this landmark book, jazz writer cook coauthor of the penguin guide to jazz on cd presents a history of the label, from its 1939 start producing hot jazz and. The worlds most famous jazz label celebrated for its striking use of design as much as for its groundbreaking recordings is 75 this.

Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. The label was responsible for some of the worlds finest jazz releases, boosting a roster that included greats fats navarro, bud powell, thelonious monk, sonny rollins among others. Blue note label guide the jazz record explorations. Richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and excesses of the labels major talents, amounts to a history of jazz itself, writes peter conrad. He also worked for savoy records in this period, among others. Prior to that, from 1951 to 1957, they were at 767 lexington avenue. Nov 16, 2014 richard haverss book about blue note records, with its details of the inspirations and excesses of the labels major talents, amounts to a history of jazz itself, writes peter conrad.

To accommodate everyone, i assigned different days of the. Lc 03 lc 003 flagship label of blue note records, a record company from new york. A collectors perspective last updated may 24, 2019 the history of blue note records from a record collectors perspective, supplemented with commentary regarding audio quality, a topic on which wiki editors and music journalists alike appear entirely oblivious. Excellent history of blue note records from its earliest years, the author mostly writes about what matters, the music. Since blue note thrived in both the singles and lp contexts, i treated my singles list as largely my favorite blue note records that appeared as 45s for jukebox play a lot of them were collected on the excellent blue 45s compilation. It mustnt be understated just how important this milestone is for jazz and for the greater good of music as a whole. Founded by alfred lion, francis wolff and max margulis in 1939, the seminal jazz label blue note records recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and commemorated the milestone with an extensive vinyl reissue initiative. The period defined by 19534 is one of the most critical in blue notes history, since so many of the. Uncompromising expression is the first official illustrated history of blue note records. Founded in philadelphia, pennsylvania in the middle of the 1950s as the charlemagnes, the group is most noted for several hits on gamble and huffs philadelphia international label. Sep 06, 2010 the cover art of blue note records is graham marsh and glyn callinghams classic collection of the finest record sleeves produced by the celebrated blue note record label.